Senior Data Governance Specialist (12 Month Contract)
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Hdks. Toronto · full-time · CA$73,500–CA$123,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Guide business intake for data assets, metadata and quality needs, then consolidate stakeholder input for governance records
- Run forums and working groups, preparing requirements and supporting planning and design for governance initiatives
- Help business teams assess governance gaps and rank the remediation work that needs attention
- Coordinate data changes and issues, involving the right stakeholders and tracking resolution or escalation
- Keep stakeholders informed on proposed fixes, timing, progress and outstanding issues
What you bring
- Three to five years in data governance, metadata, business intelligence or data analysis within insurance or financial services
- A university degree, plus three to five years documenting complex business and functional requirements
- Experience with data lineage, cataloging or policy implementation, and exposure to governance or management tools
- Working knowledge of big data, data lakes and insurance technology, plus experience using record management tools
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can coordinate business and technical stakeholders and turn governance issues into practical recommendations. A university degree is required; a technology-focused bachelor’s degree is preferred. The position is a twelve-month contract based in Toronto.
From the employer
The Opportunity
Definity’s Enterprise Data Office (EDO) is dedicated to facilitating the governance and standardization of Definity’s Data and driving initiatives to operationalize and embed Data Governance and Management capabilities across the organization. Reporting to the Business Data Enablement Manager, EDO this role will be a key member of the EDO, advising business units in executing on Data governance and management initiatives with the goal of establishing the EDO as a trust partner. The role will be accountable for day-to-day Data Management operations, including supporting Business Intake for governance artifacts such as the Data Catalog, Metadata, Data Quality, etc. The role serves both as a gating point for Data initiatives as well as process / policy advisory for the Business Unit Data Owners, Data Stewards, and working groups. The role is primarily responsible for documenting and managing key Data governance artifacts such as requirement documents, issue logs, meeting minutes, status updates etc.
What to Expect
- Help facilitate cross-functional forums and working groups to implement Data Governance and Management initiatives including supporting documentation for requirements, planning and design activities
- Support the business intake processes related to Data Governance and Management artifacts (e.g., Data Asset ingestion, Metadata / Data Quality requirements capture); Document and consolidate inputs from different stakeholders, and support Data Governance roles (Data owners and Stewards) in ensuring compliance with Data governance standards and processes
- Support business units and corporate functions in assessment of Data Governance and Management needs and help prioritize remediation activities
- Execute the Data change & issue management processes ensuring appropriate engagement of the required stakeholders; Ensure prompt and thorough resolution or escalation of Data related issues, decisions and changes and track issue resolution lifecycle
- Work with Business and other stakeholders to develop practical strategies, plans, and solutions to identified issues and problems
- Share regular updates with stakeholders regarding proposed solutions, timelines, progress, and issues
What You Bring
- 3-5 years of experience in Data Governance, Metadata Management, Business Intelligence, or Data Analysis in the insurance / financial services industry; Experience with Data Lineage, Data Cataloging, and/or Data Policy implementation
- University degree required; bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, or other Technology field preferred; Understanding of privacy laws and regulations is an asset
- 3-5 years of experience capturing and documenting complex business and functional requirements; Knowledge and understanding of Data Governance challenges and best practices for Metadata, Data Quality, and Data Stewardship
- Exposure to Data Governance or Data Management tools (such as Collibra, IBM IIS, Informatica, etc.) and working knowledge of Big Data, Data Lakes, and the Insurance technology ecosystem
- Ability to identify problems/opportunities, analyze root cause, and present recommendations; Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify, and effectively raise business risks associated with Data governance or non-compliance
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, navigate competing priorities, and foster alignment across business and technical teams to advance Data Governance objectives and compliance requirements.
- Attention to detail, sense of urgency, and commitment to deadlines; Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Previous experience with industry leading record management tools required
Salary Range: $73,500-$123,500
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